It’s no secret that the intelligence community relies on digital communications networks to collect and share highly valuable information. However, agencies must prepare now for how quantum computing will disrupt encryption as we know it.
Quantum is poised to reshape sectors from national security to scientific discovery, but for many people, it remains a complex mystery that only a few deeply technical experts understand. But quantum technology represents the next leap forward for government, and the teams who prepare today will lead tomorrow. The time to engage is now.
Right now, quantum computing technology is only somewhat helpful. But it has great potential. Here are some possible use cases, as well as a discussion of how close they are to reality.
Quantum computing wiil have the power to break existing data encryption, and the threat is right around the corner.
A quantum expert at the National Institute of Standards and Technology offers thoughts on where quantum computing is today and what impacts it will have.
There’s no easy way to explain quantum computing without getting deep into the kind of math that only quantum physicists understand. But here’s a brief overview that makes quantum computing understandable for the rest of us.
In recent years, the federal government has made greater efforts to advance cybersecurity technology and strategy — such as offering best practices and other guidance, promoting public/private partnerships, and making financial investments. Here’s an overview of four key issues on the cyber agenda.